The 2002 season was the 90th year of competitive soccer in the United States.
National team
Record
Results
The home team or the team that is designated as the home team is listed in the left column; the away team is in the right column.
Goalscorers
Major League Soccer
Standings
- Top eight teams with the highest points clinch play-off berth, regardless of conference.<br>x = Playoff berth<br>y = Conference Winner (Season)<br>s = Supporters Shield/Conference winner (Season)
- New England Revolution wins first tiebreaker vs. Columbus Crew (head-to-head: 2-1-1)<br>Dallas Burn wins first tiebreaker vs. Colorado Rapids (head-to-head: 2-1-1)
Playoffs
Playoff bracket
- Points system<br>Win = 3 Pts.<br>Loss = 0 Pts.<br>Draw = 1 Pt.
- ASDET*=Added Sudden Death Extra Time (Game tie breaker)<br>SDET**=Sudden Death Extra Time (Series tie breaker)<br>Teams will advance at 5 points.
MLS Cup
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
Bracket
Home teams listed on top of bracket
Final
American clubs in international competitions
Kansas City Wizards
Chicago Fire
San Jose Earthquakes
D.C. United
References